Bollettino valanghe

Chic-Choc Mountains

Dec 12 – 13, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Thu
Fri
Alta quota
1 · Debole
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
Senza grado

In sintesi

In the end, the storm left 10 to 15 cm of snow on the mountains, with a new crust and wind slabs on the north-east to south-facing slopes.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–1.5

    The wind loaded the leeward aspects far down the slopes. Evaluate carefully before venturing out.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Early season, observations are limited. Thanks for sharing your observation through the Mountain Information Network if you head out.

No new avalanches have been observed or reported. Please share your observations at [email protected] or via the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

We have 15 cm of snow covering a new crust that formed during the storm, which we call the December 11 crust. The November 28 crust is about 25 cm deep. The height of the snow cover varies from 30 to 70 cm depending on altitude. Conditions below treeline are still very marginal.

Weather Summary

Synopsis: Temperatures will fluctuate between -5 and -15 over the next few days, with moderate winds from the west. By the weekend, we could receive close to 15 cm of snow.

Tuesday evening and night: Cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Moderate southwesterly wind, 20 to 40 km/h. High -5. Low -10.

Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny spells. 5 to 7 cm of snow. Moderate west wind, 20 to 40 km/h. High -5. Low -15.

Thursday: Alternating sun and cloud. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Moderate westerly wind, 30 to 40 km/h. High -10.

Friday: Alternating sun and cloud. Moderate westerly wind. High -3.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

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